Tag Archives: plumber
How to Properly Install a Toilet Yourself
If it is time to replace to toilet in your home you do not have to call a plumber to do so from now on! Replacing the toilet in your bathroom is one of the easiest things to do when it comes to home improvements. Even a beginner can tackle this one. So stop wasting … Continue reading
How to Install a Toilet On Your Own
Installing a new toilet might seem like it is a major renovation, but in fact it is one of the easiest home improvements to do on your own. Do not waste money by hiring a plumber to do this when you can do it yourself for a huge fraction of the cost. The first thing … Continue reading
How to Fix a Clogged Sink without Calling a Plumber
Often times we face problems with our home and look for a quick fix, but this does not mean that you have to spend a lot of money hiring a professional to fix it yourself. This is especially true when it comes to having a clogged sink. If you need some tips on how to … Continue reading
Home Improvements on a Budget
Home improvement can be costly and time consuming. The best way to save money is to do improvements yourself. Beginning with one room and then moving to other areas of the house is probably the most cost-effective way of updating your home. Taking your time will also allow you to shop around for the best … Continue reading
Help Unclogging your Kitchen Sink, Do Not Call the Plumber!
A lot of people do not know that they can get rid of clogs in their sink with just a couple of things they may even have laying around the home and a few tools from the garage. People should keep in mind that most of the time the problem causing the clog is probably … Continue reading
Giving Your Bathroom An Updated Look For Less
The bathroom is a room in your house that everyone uses, even your guests so you want to be sure that it looks its best. You may be thinking that updating your bathroom is an expense you cannot afford, but luckily there are a few improvements you can make without spending a small fortune. This … Continue reading
Tell if sump pump works?
How do I tell if my sump pump is working or not when it is not raining? We had a lot of rain a couple of days ago and the carpet in our basement got we. We don’t know if the sump pump is working or not. Is there a simple test we can use? … Continue reading
Waste water keeps coming back through my furnace overflow pipe!?
I have a sump pump system in the house I just bought. We wouldn’t have bought this house if there were knowingly sewage problems. The home inspection report said everything was ok. Same when Sears came and installed the washing machine, ran a cycle, and everything was ok. For the last month we’ve been working … Continue reading
A tenant offered to cover open sump pump, fix things.. – compensation?
Hello, How should a tenant doing repair work in the property be compensated? For example, he recently suggested to cover an open sump pump in the basement and will do that shortly (following a requirement from the insurance company). Not a huge work (worth around 0 I’m guessing if you call a plumber), but still … Continue reading
Can Anyone Help Fix Our Sump Pump Problem?
Our Sump Pump has been backed up and the rain water cannot be drained. We think it is because the valve is clogged or many being blocked by something. We called a plumber, but its late and we doubt it’ll be here for a couple of hours. What should we do?